HB 1369 (2016): requiring judges to grant earned time credits when a prisoner has substantially reduced the threat he or she poses to the public.

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HB 1369 (2016)

requiring judges to grant earned time credits when a prisoner has substantially reduced the threat he or she poses to the public.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 1, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 16–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2016, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 1, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • March 9, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • February 12, 2016: Public Hearing: 02/12/2016 02:00 PM LOB 204
  • March 1, 2016: Executive Session: 03/01/2016 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/09/2016 (Vote 16-1; CC)
  • March 9, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/09/2016

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court